Codesign session details
- Monday 27 May 2024
- 9am registration and networking
- 9.30am - 2pm workshop
- Atherton Coordination Centre, 15 Vernon Street, Atherton
- A working morning tea and lunch will be provided.
If you are unable to attend this session but would still like to contribute, email MHAODplanning@nqphn.com.au and we will arrange a time to connect.
Who should attend the codesign session?
Community members welcome to attend the codesign session include:
- anyone who lives in the Tablelands and Mareeba region that has a lived experience of experiencing distress
- anyone who cares for, or has cared for, someone experiencing distress
- anyone who is interested in helping to shape the DBS service for the Tablelands and Mareeba region.
What is Distress Brief Support?
Distress Brief Support (DBS) is a community-based approach to supporting people experiencing distress, combining two kinds of support (outlined below).
- Members of the community who work in identified community engagement points will be trained to provide immediate compassionate support to people who are experiencing distress.
- The DBS short-term support team will provide compassionate practical support, and work to establish connections with and for the person to longer-term support relevant to their needs. Through a strengths-based approach, the team will empower the person to cope with their distress by promoting positive help-seeking behaviours.
The Tablelands and Mareeba region is one of six sites across Australia trialling this new approach. Whilst all of the sites will share a common vision, objectives, and principles, each will differ on where and how the approach is implemented, based on local consultation and codesign activities.
